Recent content by FellowSufferer

September Update (07/10/2025) Sorry, this update is a bit late, as I was on holiday. My latest MML is around 10, and my MAL hovers between 1 and 4, so maybe there’s been a tiny bit more progress. My absolute dream is to never hear the sound again, even in silence like Peter Studenik, but I...

Hi mate, sorry, I only just read this. I didn’t get the notification for some reason. TRT stands for Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. It’s a combination of sound therapy using pink or white noise delivered through earphones or hearing aids with built-in speakers, set at a level below the tinnitus...

August Update (05/09/2025) A short update, as not too much has been happening. I have moved out of my parents’ home now that university is finished, and I feel optimistic about what life in my new flat will bring. It is noisier with neighbors and general background sounds, so it has been harder...

It’s interesting to read these results from six years ago, where some people reported a big improvement while others saw no change. I know you haven’t posted in five years, but has it improved at all recently, or is it still the same?

July update (31/07/2025) A quick update, though not much is new. I’ve finished my part-time university degree, which is a big relief. It should help lower my stress levels, so that alone may benefit me. I’m just waiting for the final marks now. My routine fell apart a bit this month due to...

Halfway Through the Year Update (02/07/25) Progress is definitely slower now, probably because I have already come a long way. But I still believe I can eliminate my tinnitus through my Tinnitus Retraining Therapy course, the nightguard, and supplements. I am trying to listen to the sound...

Thanks, I just ordered some online. I will let you know if I notice any difference.

May Update (01/06/2025) Not much change this month, though perhaps a slight improvement again. I definitely need to be more consistent and make sure I get the full six or more hours of sound therapy every day. My latest tinnitus measurements in the diary are: Minimum Masking Level 18 (R3) and...

There has been maybe a 25 percent drop in volume since the start of the year, which is pretty good. It had stayed at pretty much the exact same level from when I first got it in February 2022 until December.

Great to hear that, man! Mine has also improved recently.

Cheers, mate! I will do that. It makes me feel better to know that others are reading. Yes, the money should really help. I believe Tinnitus Quest is different from all the other charities. You’re welcome! It was looking very uncertain, but thankfully, I finished it without any injury. 😃 I am...

April Update (Slightly Late): My use of sound therapy this month was inconsistent because I went paintballing early in the month, and someone fired their gun too close to my right ear. I did not notice any effects on the day itself, but starting the next day and continuing for a few weeks, I...

No problem about the length, mate. It definitely sounds like you’re dealing with something that nobody seems to fully understand. It seems to go beyond just hyperacusis and resembles a kind of sensitivity or intermittent chronic pain centered in your ears. I believe some writers, like Dr. Howard...

March Update: I have been more consistent with the sound therapy this month, and there is definitely objective progress, which is encouraging. At the start of the year, I measured my minimum masking level in the late 20s to early 30s on my MP3 player, but now I am reliably getting readings in...